Name: Viral Summer Stone Fruit Snacking Cake (Vegan)
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup organic cane sugar; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant milk); 1/2 cup neutral oil (sunflower, canola, or grapeseed); 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups mixed ripe stone fruits (peaches, plums, nectarines, pitted and sliced); 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional, for topping); 2 tbsp organic turbinado sugar (for topping); Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Viral Summer Stone Fruit Snacking Cake (Vegan)

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This vegan snacking cake captures the spirit of summer and a bit of playfully viral drama: it’s easy, bold, and perfect for sharing at any gathering—scandalous or not! The recipe comes together in a single bowl with a simple stir, using oil for moisture and a tender crumb. Seasonal California stone fruit brings bright, juicy flavor and a gorgeous pop of color, while a crunchy sugar-almond topping adds textural intrigue. Serve this cake at your next outdoor concert picnic or as a sweet snack when you want to stir up some excitement of your own.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line with parchment, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cane sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk almond milk, oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla until combined.
Pour wet ingredients into dry. Stir just until no flour streaks remain—do not overmix.
Fold in half the stone fruit slices. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth top.
Arrange remaining fruit decoratively over the surface. Sprinkle with sliced almonds (if using) and turbinado sugar.
Bake 38-43 minutes, or until golden, set in the center, and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then lift out to cool fully on a rack.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Cut into squares and enjoy!